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noise

noise

85 3.8
A loud public complaint or protest about something
  • noun
  • /nɔɪz/
translation icon : clamor
  • We will make some noise.

Nah because what happens as noise creates awareness.

Examples

  • At each explosion, the crowd made a collective noise, somewhere between a grunt and a scream.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Fogg stands on the other side of the arena, and he's making noise about winning next year.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • And you have the right to make as much noise as you want.

  • It's time to make some noise.

  • We're sorry for making too much noise.

  • They'll make a great deal of noise, but only leave smoke behind.

  • So let's make some noise for my guest, Wale.

  • So Long Beach start making some noise right now for Carlos Miller.

  • Stop the noise!

  • The protesters gathered outside the parliament building to make a loud noise against the new policy.

Synonyms

demonstration
vsnoise
272 3.2

A public meeting where people protest about politics

is a vocal public expression rather than the whole organized gathering
shout
vsnoise
162 1.0

A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling

is a public loud protest by many people rather than a single call
shouting
vsnoise
129 1.0

Loud sounds people make to show strong feelings, for example at sports games

is a public collective protest voice rather than any loud personal yelling
commotion
vsnoise
73 4.1

A noisy situation when people are excited or confused

is a vocal public protest expressing opposition rather than mere chaos or confusion
outcry
vsnoise
52 4.6

A strong public protest showing anger or disapproval

is a loud public expression focused on protest rather than general reaction
uproar
vsnoise
47 3.9

A loud, confused noise and activity by a group of people

is specifically a vocal protest rather than any public unrest or trouble
disturbance
vsnoise
45 3.7

A noisy event in a public place that bothers other people

is specifically a protest voice of opposition rather than any public trouble
ruckus
vsnoise
  • Informal
31 6.8

A loud, confused noise made by people arguing or shouting

is a public protest voice of opposition rather than a general loud fuss
furor
vsnoise
  • US
20 7.0

A strong public reaction like anger or excitement

is a loud public protest that emphasizes vocal expression rather than suddenness
hubbub
vsnoise
17 5.1

A loud, confused noise made by a crowd

is a public protest expression focused on objection rather than general crowd sound
12 2.8

A public meeting where people gather to show support or opposition without violence

is a loud public expression that focuses on vocal opposition rather than nonviolence
rumpus
vsnoise
11 7.6

Loud noise and activity, often with people shouting

is a public vocal protest expressing opposition rather than casual loud activity
protestation
vsnoise
  • Formal
11 7.4

A strong statement that shows you disagree or say something is not true

is an openly vocal public protest rather than just a formal declaration
drumbeat
vsnoise
10 5.3

A steady public demand for change or action

is a single loud public protest rather than ongoing persistent campaigning
agitation
vsnoise
  • Literature
9 4.6

Public protest and unrest that asks for change in society

is a loud public expression focused on vocal opposition rather than general unrest
hullabaloo
vsnoise
  • Informal
7 7.9

A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations

is specifically a public protest expression rather than general loud fuss
shouting match
vsnoise
  • Informal
7 3.8

A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other

is a loud public protest expressing opposition rather than a private argument
heckling
vsnoise
6 7.1

Shouting comments to interrupt and upset a person speaking

is a public vocal protest not limited to interrupting a single speaker
hue and cry
vsnoise
  • Informal
4 7.7

A loud public complaint by many people asking for action

is any loud public protest but not necessarily persistent or demanding
fulmination
vsnoise
  • Formal
1 9.9

A loud angry speech that attacks a person or idea

is the broader public expression of protest rather than a directed attack
ruction
vsnoise
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A noisy argument or fight that makes a place loud and confused

is specifically a loud public protest voice rather than any private row
vociferation
vsnoise
  • Formal
9.5

A loud, strong shout often made in protest

is a public group expression rather than a single utterance
noisemaking
vsnoise
3.2

Making loud sounds that disturb others

is specifically a public protest expression rather than any loud sound making
katzenjammer
vsnoise
9.9

A loud, confused noise from many people or things

is a deliberate public protest expression rather than random unclear clamor

Antonyms

660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

361 1.0

A situation in which people have the same opinion or give their approval

Compounds

background noise
  • Specialized
11 3.5

Unwanted sounds that make it hard to hear or record something

white noise
  • Specialized
10 3.9

A steady sound made of all tones that hides other sounds and helps people sleep

noise level
  • Specialized
5 3.1

How loud unwanted background sound is

Loud or unwanted sounds made by people that bother others and can harm health

signal-to-noise
  • Specialized
2 6.3

How strong a wanted sound or message is compared to background noise

signal-to-noise ratio
  • Specialized
2 6.3

How strong a wanted sound is compared to background noise

radio noise
  • Specialized
1 3.8

A hiss or crackle that makes radio signals hard to hear

noise level
  • Specialized
1 3.7

The amount of random unwanted change in a signal or data that reduces accuracy

surface noise
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A soft background sound made when a record player's needle rubs a vinyl record

aooga noise
  • Archaic
9.9

A loud honking sound like an old car horn

Sounds made when people prepare or eat food, such as chopping, sizzling, chewing

line noise
  • Specialized
6.7

An unwanted sound that makes phone or audio signals hard to hear

goldarned noise
  • Archaic
9.9

An annoying sound that bothers you

ground noise
  • Specialized
6.5

Unwanted background sound or electrical hiss that hides the true signal

noise conditions
  • Specialized
6.1

A situation where unwanted sounds or interference make signals unclear and unreliable

pooty noise
  • Baby Talk
9.9

A silly sound children make to copy a fart

How Vocal

noise
85 3.8
protest
578 2.5
demonstration
272 3.2
objection
292 3.6
complaint
564 1.4

Surface Forms

noise singular
noises plural

Etymology

Noise also came to mean a public 'disturbance' or quarrel in Old French, so loud public complaint was called 'noise'. That's why the word can mean an outcry or public opposition.